lcfcben76 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 4 minutes ago, bart said: We aren't going to be a position to offer big new contracts to anyone, and we also have Vardy and Daka on decent wages . At least one if not 2 of the 3 main strikers will be off and Nacho is probably the most attractive to other clubs. Whilst I think you’re right, I can still see us getting 100+mil for some of our assets. Let’s assume Barnes, Maddison, Daka, N’didi, Praet and Soumare all go as a minimum, that’s got to be 100 plus. Would it not be worth making Nacho the main man and giving him a decent contract for a couple of years? Like the poster above says, he’ll be a monster in the championship. Maybe we can make it happen, perhaps not - ultimately, can’t imagine anyone is fully aware of the true extent of our finances. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe90lcfc Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 7 minutes ago, lanefox said: Harvey is an interesting do we ask him to put his career on hold for a season and spearhead our promotion charge or do we let him go He’s gone pal👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Iversen, Souttar, KDH and one/both of Iheanacho and Daka (I accept both could well leave) is the spine of a pretty decent Championship side I reckon. Kristiansen and Thomas could both benefit from the step down, Choudhury and Albrighton should both be reasonable squad players if they're sticking around, the same probably true of Smithies who I admittedly don't think I've seen play since Knockaert scored that absurd brace past him in 12/13. I think there's questions marks over pretty much everyone else. Maddison and Barnes I'm assuming are gone, too good for the Championship. Justin, Ricardo, Ndidi - likewise all far too good for that level at their peak but all blighted by injuries, the former two unable to stay fit and Ndidi unable to do anything. Iheanacho really should leave but then we've treated him like dirt for a while now without him ever seeming to kick up a fuss or contemplate a move elsewhere so **** knows, maybe he won't. Castagne and Praet I suspect will leave, I hope Faes does too because he's horrific. There's no point trying to predict what Soumare will do as it'll probably be at least another six months before he realises we've been relegated, go back to France maybe? Daka I can see going somewhere in Europe. That leaves Vardy who I'd like to see retire or if not then utilised solely as an impact sub, Vestergaard who I've come to accept will be here until the end of time and Ward who should be dropped into the nearest volcano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2208 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 (edited) I think we have to try our hardest to keep Barnes and Iheanacho. I know its a tough ask, but these two would be unstoppable in the Championship. As for players to leave, Tielemans, Cags and Maddison well all know will leave. Castange will probably leave and Mendy out of contract (although I would give him another year as well as Evans). I'd try and keep Praet as well, he could be the player to make things tick for us. I would get rid of Vestergaard, Betrand, Amartey and Perez. Players I'd like us to bring in if possible would be Kent from Rangers, Brereton Diaz (if we could), Alex Scott from Bristol, Jack Clarke from Sunderland, a CB, two CMs, and another LW and RW. I'd also be tempted with Langstaff from Notts County - think he would fit into our team really well. My Team would be Iverson Ricardo/Justin Souttar Faes Thomas/Kristensen Ndidi New CM New CAM Barnes (obvs if we can keep him) Iheanacho/Vardy/Daka New RW I would also bring some youth team players in like Brunt, McAteer, Maswanhise, Madivdua, Braybrooke and Alves. It will be tough, but I think we will do it and come back up! Edited 28 May 2023 by chris2208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 I just don't know how many we NEED to sell to balance the books. I expect some to leave on loan with us still paying wages. The out of contract players will all go, but who is going to take Praet, Vestergaard or Soumare the money they are on realistically? What a mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Madders, Youri, Barnes, Evans, Cags, Perez will go Most probably Mendy, Soumare too. Praet? Although we would potentially need him with others going? Leaves us with Iverson, Ndidi, Faes, Souttar, Thomas, Ricardo, JJ, Victor, Timmy, Daka, Nacho, Vards, KDH..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue ROI Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 35 minutes ago, lcfcben76 said: Would love us to take the same approach with Iheanacho as Fulham did with Mitrovic. Offer him a new contract and build the team around him - one of the few who’s never let us down. That would be a good shout. But that would require a competent board so sadly won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 We might be able to hang on to a couple (I'm thinking Barnes & Nacho primarily) if we promise them we'll revisit their situations in January should it look like we have no chance of an instant return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGibbo Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Iheanacho Barnes KDH Thomas Braybrooke Justin Souttar Kristiansen Iverson Under 21s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsr-burnley Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 1 hour ago, HankMarvin said: only allowed 5 loans in total 5 loans in a matchday squad, but you can have more than that in the total squad - it's just that they won't all be able to play. Burnley had 6 loans this year, though two were on loan-and-then-sign-permanent basis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Fresh Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 9 minutes ago, Tuna said: I just don't know how many we NEED to sell to balance the books. I expect some to leave on loan with us still paying wages. The out of contract players will all go, but who is going to take Praet, Vestergaard or Soumare the money they are on realistically? What a mess. I imagine all 3 are about to be on significantly less, so whoever signs them will probably be paying less than what we paid them before being relegated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsr-burnley Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 1 hour ago, StonyFox said: Scott twine. Didn't feature that much for burnley but was good at mk Dons. could play number 10 or on the wing. He was injured first half of the season and was just establishing himself in the first team in the last few games. Kompany said some very nice things about him after the last game. I don't think he'll be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 19 minutes ago, Tuna said: I just don't know how many we NEED to sell to balance the books. I expect some to leave on loan with us still paying wages. The out of contract players will all go, but who is going to take Praet, Vestergaard or Soumare the money they are on realistically? What a mess. They wont be on that money anymore tbf 35-50% wage cuts which will put most back in line with what they could get around Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcben76 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said: I imagine all 3 are about to be on significantly less, so whoever signs them will probably be paying less than what we paid them before being relegated If no one wants him I genuinely think Soumare could still do a job for us. Classic 4-4-2, KDH and Soumare as the two in midfield Edited 28 May 2023 by lcfcben76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanf0x Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Barnes is off. He will not be tempted to play in the Championship!!! Give.me.strength 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 3 minutes ago, lcfcben76 said: If no one wants him I genuinely think Soumare could still do a job for us. Classic 4-4-2, KDH and Soumare as the two in midfield Too lazy unless you have some real engines alongside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 6 minutes ago, moore_94 said: They wont be on that money anymore tbf 35-50% wage cuts which will put most back in line with what they could get around Europe Thought those relegation wage cuts were a rumour? That's one bit of good news I guess, we won't be crippled by a huge wage bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebluefox85 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Anthony Patterson GK Angle Gomez att mid Cameron archer striker gyokeres mid and a couple of loans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Get rid of Daka and get Akpom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonsdalefox Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 (edited) . Edited 28 May 2023 by Lonsdalefox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 2 hours ago, Tielemans63 said: Says a lot that we haven't even been linked with anyone yet. The club clearly hadn't planned for this. That means we're late getting started which means it'll be panic stations once again. You just know they won't have a plan for a new manager either. Total cluster ****. Historically we've always played cards close to chest and future signing have rarely been predictable, so I'm not worried on that count. Which isn't to say I'm not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 It'll be fun unfollowing a lot of these tw*** though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC BEAST Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 Realistically, these won’t be here next season one reason or another: Castagne Evans Amartey Soyuncu Bertrand Vestegaard Ricardo Ndidi Mendy Tielemans Soumare Praet Maddison Barnes Iheanacho That’ll leave us with: Iversen Ward Justin Thomas Kristiansen Souttar Faes KDH Choudhury Albrighton Vardy Daka Even if we integrate the likes of Ben Nelson, McAteer, Brunt, Alves, Braybrooke etc. it’s going to be a massive task to rebuild. Our midfield and frontline especially will need a massive revamp. I’d honestly take anyone that has a bit of grit and determination to them. We’ve been soft as shit for too many years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis1 Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 For those who are recommending Alex Scott, I read somewhere he's valued at 25m. Although these are the stupid prices of today, seems a risk for somebody who's only 19. The first person on my list would be Diallo, straight up purchase. Versatile and a good player, I'd also love Brereton but call me crazy, why not take a shot and Langstaff, 40+ goals and not one penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trugerkem Posted 28 May 2023 Share Posted 28 May 2023 2 hours ago, Bilo said: Would be content with: Iversen Thomas Souttar Faes Justin Choudhury KDH Scott (from Bristol City) Sarr (from Watford if he doesn't find a PL club/ Sorba Thomas if he does) Nacho (in the unlikely event he stays, Daka if he doesn't) Brereton Diaz Not entirely sure why so many people mention Brereton Diaz as he has signed a pre contract agreement with Villarreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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